How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 330xi have?

The 2005 BMW 330xi has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 BMW 330xi has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 BMW 330xi?

Of 13 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2005 BMW 330xi Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 BMW 330xi has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,527,190 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V018000 2020-01-15 292,948 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

AIR BAGS 14V428000 2018-06-11 574,007 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans,…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available,…

AIR BAGS 15V318000 2015-05-28 419,235 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11V438000 2011-08-26 241,000 affected

Defect

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS (TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL, TO…

Consequence

INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

SEAT BELTS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VISIBILITY

Total complaints13

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owned a 2005 bmw 330xi. The contact received a recall notification letter for nhtsa campaign number: 20v018000 ( air bags) which they took the vehicle to a local dealer who performed the recall repair on the vehicle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the contact…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2021-09-16

“Takata recall not replaced”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-06-05

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 330xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v428000 (air bag) and 15v318000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-07-15

“Letter from senator king jr on behalf of constituent regarding the recall of airbags in his 2005 bmw 330xi (attn: katie fellows). *smd the consumer requested to have the driver side air bag deactivated, until the parts become available.. *jb”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-07-01

“Blower motor and resistor went out. Have done ample research, and this is a well known issue of the above vehicle. Faulty equipment in such high numbers warrants explanation/remedies in my opinion. *tr”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2014-12-01

“I received a recall notice that the front passenger airbag in my only car is defective. I called the bmw dealership in greenwood indiana to schedule the replacement of this part. I was informed that I would be placed on a waiting list since this part is "back ordered". They promised to call me as…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2014-10-30

“Takata recall: driver side air bag. We have received 2 notices of defective air bags september 2014 and may 2015. We had the passenger replaced but have waited on the drivers side for over a year. I have been told buy one maintenance supervisor that if we didn't feel safe don't drive it. I have…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2014-09-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that all the doors automatically locked and would not unlock. Whenever the engine was started, the doors would lock but while exiting the vehicle the doors would not unlock. The doors would not unlock when using the key fob or manually. The…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2012-07-16

Defect investigations

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

IN MARCH 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES.AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER WAS SENT TO BMW IN APRIL 2009, AND ODI RECEIVED BMW'S RESPONSE IN JUNE 2009.THE TAIL LAMP…

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

Investigation EA09019 Opened 2009-12-18 · closed 2011-09-28

Rear Lamp Illumination

In a letter submitted to the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) dated August25, 2011, BMWindicated that it will conduct a voluntary recall campaign to remedy the subject vehicles.The issue involves the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel.Through normal vehicle use over time, the rear lamps ground wiring and…

Investigation EA09019 Opened 2009-12-18 · closed 2011-09-28

Rear Lamp Illumination

Investigation EA09019 Opened 2009-12-18 · closed 2011-09-28